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When Lu Lingfeng started looking for the person, Su Yu knew, and so did Gu Xiruo.
In response, Gu Xiruo smashed a set of beloved ornaments.
“After so many years of affection, it turns out it still can’t compare to a debt of gratitude. Lu Lingfeng, you really are something,” Gu Xiruo said with a twisted expression.
The person who had always been at her beck and call suddenly ignored her to seek out another woman, which made Gu Xiruo feel humiliated.
Lu Lingfeng’s actions today had completely infuriated her, and she was determined to make him regret it.
“Miss…”
“If Young Master Lu finds out about what happened back then…”
“What happened back then? It’s been nine years. How could he find out?” Gu Xiruo interrupted the maid, speaking coldly.
The maid wanted to say more, but seeing Gu Xiruo’s displeased expression, she stopped.
She couldn’t help but feel that Young Master Lu was not like an ordinary person. This matter would leave traces, and if he wanted to investigate, he could find out. It was only a matter of time.
“Miss, how could Young Master Lu know about this?” It hadn’t been discovered for so many years, and even before, Lu Lingfeng hadn’t shown any signs of suspicion. However, in recent times, he had changed completely.
Gu Xiruo had been pondering this question in recent days. If Lu Lingfeng had known earlier, given his personality, he wouldn’t have waited so long to take action. It was evident that Lu Lingfeng had only found out recently. But why, after so many years without suspicion, would he suddenly investigate?
“Miss, do you think someone might have told him something?” The maid’s suggestion had not occurred to Gu Xiruo before, but now it seemed quite possible.
“Who could be scheming against me from behind?” Gu Xiruo’s eyes turned cold, and she gritted her teeth.
The maid remained silent, standing obediently by her side.
On the other side, Gu Yanzhe knew that Wang Jinhe and Su Yu’s return to the capital had stirred up quite a commotion.
“They’re finally back.”
The next afternoon, Gu Yanzhe went to visit Su Yu’s home.
“Master Gu Yanzhe is here to visit and wishes to see the lady of the house.”
Upon hearing this, Su Yu’s expression turned slightly cold. “He wants to see Jinhe? What right does he have to see her?”
The servant remained silent, but Su Yu instructed, “Do not let him in.”
“Understood.”
As the servant left, Gu Yanzhe, holding a gift, spoke up, “I’m sorry, but our master said she won’t see you.”
Gu Yanzhe furrowed his brow slightly. “What did Jinhe say?”
“The princess is not available, as per the prince’s orders,” the gatekeeper replied honestly.
“Go and tell Jinhe that if she knows it’s me, she will definitely come to see me.” Jinhe was his own sister. How could she refuse to see him? It must be Su Yu’s doing.
The servant frowned disapprovingly at Gu Yanzhe’s words. “Master Gu, our lady is the princess of Xuan Kingdom. How dare you address her so casually? You are tarnishing her reputation.”
“I…” Gu Yanzhe frowned, wanting to say something, but then belatedly realized that his relationship with Wang Jinhe had not been made public.
Even if he said it, others might not believe him.
“Master Gu, please do not act as if you have a close relationship with our princess. It is not proper,” the servant said sternly, with a disapproving expression.
What did Master Gu mean? His words were quite suggestive.
“I want to see her.”
“The prince said no, and if the prince says no, the princess won’t see the person. Generally, if the prince says no, the princess won’t see them either,” the servant said, growing increasingly displeased with Gu Yanzhe’s persistence despite being told that Jinhe wouldn’t see him.
“Then I’ll wait here,” Gu Yanzhe refused to leave, as if he absolutely had to see Wang Jinhe or he wouldn’t give up.
The gatekeeper grew angry. “What are you doing, Master Gu? Are you trying to tarnish the reputation of our princess? She doesn’t even know you. Please stop pestering us.”
Gu Yanzhe remained silent, standing with his head bowed at the door, showing no intention of leaving without seeing Wang Jinhe.
Gradually, a crowd gathered at the door, and someone asked in surprise, “Isn’t that the young master of the Gu family? Why is he standing at the door of the Yu Palace?”
“I have no idea.”
The gatekeeper, feeling exasperated, went to inform Su Yu.
Upon hearing the news, Su Yu crushed the teacup in his hand.
“Gu Yanzhe, what a piece of work.”
With a grim expression, Su Yu went out and, without giving Gu Yanzhe a chance to speak, kicked him out.
Stunned by the kick, Gu Yanzhe looked at Su Yu’s menacing gaze and suddenly realized that he might have provoked the wrath of the Yu family.
“What are you trying to do, Gu Yanzhe?”
“I just…”
“Shut up. If you say one more word, I’ll rip out your tongue. If you had any remorse, you wouldn’t have done this.” Did he really think that standing here waiting for Jinhe would make her see him?
“Look at the people gathered here. In less than two hours, everyone will know what’s going on. Whose face are you trying to save?” Su Yu was truly furious.
Gu Yanzhe’s move disgusted him, and he had no intention of letting him see Wang Jinhe.
“The situation is as it is. Whatever you say now is useless.”
Upon hearing Su Yu’s words, Gu Yanzhe looked at the curious onlookers gathered at the Yu Palace gate, and suddenly understood why Su Yu was so angry.
“You should understand my meaning, Your Highness.”
“I understand nothing. You can’t afford the wine recipe you want, and even if you could, because of what Gu Xiruo and your parents did to my wife, I won’t sell anything to you.”
“Now get lost, and if you say another word, you won’t be able to speak again. If you can’t speak, then reflect on your actions,” Su Yu commanded.
The onlookers nodded in understanding. It all made sense now. No wonder he had been waiting here.
“I won’t give up,” Gu Yanzhe declared. He wouldn’t give up on seeing his sister, and he wouldn’t abandon her.
Wang Jinhe was a member of the Gu family.
Su Yu walked down the steps and lifted Gu Yanzhe up, speaking in a voice only the two of them could hear. “Jinhe is the daughter of Yu Qingfeng and Gu Jiuning. She is my wife, Su Yu. Are you, Gu Yanzhe, worthy to compete with us for her?”
“By what you’ve done today, you’ve already sealed the fact that you have no relationship with her. You only do what you think is right, without considering the trouble your actions might bring to Jinhe.”
If Gu Yanzhe’s insistence on seeing Jinhe today spread throughout the entire capital, had he considered the impact it would have on Jinhe’s reputation?